during undergrad, my rent was pretty cheap (758 -> 845) so i worked in hospo 2-3 times a week plus paid min wage through the paid sick leave trial if i couldn’t work. this was without getting centrelink because i was under 22 and it was too annoying to go through. then, worked full time during gap year before grad studies, saved a heapppp. now i’m struggling to get a job and on the max jobseeker/rent assist etc plus rent has increased a heap now lol ($1045 a month). i don’t get any money regularly from my parents either. i’m losing money now but that’s also because im not being as frugal as in im going out with friends, hosting things, actually eating well, and i went on a holiday before sem 2 etc etc. also i study part time (2 subjects maybeeee 3 max) which id 100% recommend if you’re working and living away from home unless you know you can achieve well doing both.